The Entombment of Christ
- Artist
- El Greco
- Date
- c.1568 - c.1570
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Art Gallery (Alexandros Soutzos Museum)
The Entombment of Christ is a compelling religious painting by El Greco, created between 1570 and 1576. This panel artwork is rendered using oil on a canvas, showcasing El Greco's mastery of tempera techniques. The painting is characterized by elongated figures and dramatic composition, emblematic of Mannerism (late renaissance). Preserved in the Alexandros Soutzos Museum, it stands as a key example of El Greco's distinctive style within the context of religious art of that period.
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